Global Economics For Managers

Description: Deliver a report evaluating whether anEVbattery manufacturer should establish a gigafactory ina developing country of their choice, usingmacroeconomic indicators, trade theories, and Balanceof Payments analysis to provide a clear recommendation.

Case Study Scenario:A multinational corporation (MNC) specialising in electricvehicle (EV) batteries and energystorage systems isevaluating the construction of a gigafactory in a developing or emerging economy. This facility would produce keycomponents such as battery cells, battery modules, or batterymanagement systems to meet the growing demand forEVs worldwide.

Task Summary:In this task, you will prepare a report assessing whether the MNC should establish this gigafactory in a developingcountry of your choice. You may choose any developing or emerging economy you judge suitable for this type ofinvestment (examples: Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Mexico, Morocco, South Africa, Thailand, Brazil, etc.).Your report must provide a strategic, datadriven, and evidencebased evaluation of the feasibility of entering theselected country.Structure:The report should follow the structure below:

1. Title page

2. Executive summary (150200 words)Concise overview of the country choice, core findings, key risks/opportunities, and the final recommendation.

3. Table of contentsList all headings and subheadings with page numbers.

4. Introduction (150200 words)

5. Macroeconomic indicators (400450 words) GDP level and growth trends; nationalincome characteristics. Structure of exports and imports; trade partners.

6. International trade theories (400450 words)

availability, technological readiness, renewableenergy potential. Trade & industrial policy context: Tariffs/quotas; FDI policies and incentives;

renewableenergy/industrial policies; localcontent rules; relevant FTAs.

7. Balance of Payments & external sector (300350 words)

8. Recommendations (150200 words)

Clear, actionable entry recommendation (proceed/defer/do not proceed) and critical success factors (e.g.,

incentives needed, localcontent strategy, supplychain setup, riskhedging).

9. Conclusion (100150 words)

Reinforce the feasibility judgment and the main reasons.

10. References

Harvard style; cite all data and sources used.

11. Appendices (optional)